Jitendra Singh in Italy to deepen science ties with Europe; dialogue in Rome on 12 November

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh has left for a three-day visit to Italy, where he will lead an Indian delegation to deepen scientific cooperation with Europe.

Singh, who holds independent charge of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, left on 11 November. The visit will include talks with Italian ministers and the Second India–Italy Science and Innovation Dialogue 2026 in Rome on 12 November.

The programme

• Rome, 12 November: the Science and Innovation Dialogue, bringing together scientific institutions, researchers, innovation stakeholders and technology incubators from both countries. It will focus on research excellence, strategic technologies, turning research into innovation and a joint action agenda.
• Bilateral meetings: with Anna Maria Bernini, Italy's Minister for University and Research, and Adolfo Urso, the minister in charge of space and aerospace policy.
• Trieste, 13 November: visits to the Elettra Synchrotron Facility, the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), to explore collaboration, research infrastructure partnerships and mobility for researchers.
• Rome, 14 November: an interaction with the Indian community and a programme marking World Diabetes Day at the Indian Embassy.

Why it matters

The government says the visit reflects India's commitment to expanding international scientific partnerships and research-driven innovation. Italy, it notes, already shares ties with India at multiple levels.

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Source: official release by the Ministry of Science & Technology, issued through the Press Information Bureau, Government of India (11 NOV 2026 2:38PM by PIB Delhi). Read the full official text: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Leaves for Italy; Leads Indian Delegation on a 3-Day Visit to Strengthen India’s Scientific Engagement with Europe.